Aeronautical Engineering Vocabulary

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The air built into the balloon caused it to float effortlessly.
• The air built up in the tire, so I had to let some out before driving.
• I love the way the air built in the room when the band started playing.
• Tension filled the room, the air built with anticipation.

noun the slightly convex or arched shape of a road or other horizontal surface

verb to give a slight convex or arched shape to a road or other horizontal surface

• The engineer carefully calculated the camber of the road to ensure proper drainage.
• I noticed that the road has a slight camber to it, making it easier to drive on.
• The skater loves the camber on this hill for some sick tricks.
• Her smile had a natural camber to it, giving her a friendly and approachable look.

noun a light fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water

verb to slide on a wet road because a thin layer of water on the road causes the tires to lose contact with it

• The driver lost control of the car and it began to hydroplane on the wet road.
• I had to slow down because my car started to hydroplane in the rain.
• I almost hydroplaned into the guardrail during the storm.
• Her thoughts seemed to hydroplane through her mind, never fully landing on one idea.

adjective capable of being used or of service; useful or functional

• The old watch may not be fashionable, but it is still serviceable.
• I found a serviceable solution to fix the leaky faucet.
• This jacket may be a bit worn, but it's still serviceable for now.
• Her knowledge of basic first aid proved to be serviceable in the emergency situation.

noun instability or disturbance in a situation or process

• The pilot warned the passengers about potential turbulence during the flight.
• Hold on tight, we might hit some turbulence up ahead!
• I hate flying through turbulence, it makes me feel queasy.
• The company experienced financial turbulence due to poor decision-making.

adjective relating to or resembling a vortex; having a spiral or whirling motion

• The vortical motion of the water created a mesmerizing pattern in the lake.
• I felt dizzy watching the vortical swirls in the whirlpool.
• The vortical winds were so strong, they nearly knocked me over!
• The vortical nature of politics can make it difficult to predict outcomes.

noun a scientific principle that describes how the pressure of a fluid changes as it flows through a constriction in a pipe

• The Venturi effect is a phenomenon in fluid dynamics where a decrease in pressure occurs as fluid flows through a constricted section of a pipe.
• You can see the Venturi effect in action when you place your thumb over the end of a hose and watch the water shoot out faster.
• When you squeeze the bottle, the Venturi effect makes the ketchup come out faster.
• Just like the Venturi effect speeds up fluid flow, finding efficiencies in your workflow can have a similar effect on productivity.

noun a device used for measuring the density or specific gravity of a liquid

• The scientist used an aerometer to measure the air pressure in the laboratory.
• I borrowed my dad's aerometer to check the weather before going out.
• I heard you can use an aerometer to predict if it's going to rain or not.
• Her intuition was like an aerometer, always able to sense the changes in the atmosphere around her.

noun a flat surface on an aircraft that controls its direction or altitude

adjective describing the quality or characteristic of the aerosurface

• The engineers are conducting tests on the aerosurface to ensure its aerodynamic efficiency.
• I heard they're working on some new aerosurface technology for the next generation of planes.
• Check out the cool aerosurface on that jet, it's sleek!
• Her words were like an aerosurface, smoothly guiding the conversation in a new direction.

noun a compound word made up of 'after' and 'pressure', referring to the pressure that occurs after a certain event or action

• The afterpressure of the situation caused him to make a hasty decision.
• I always feel the afterpressure of a big project deadline looming.
• The afterpressure of dealing with my parents can be overwhelming sometimes.
• The afterpressure of her words lingered in the air long after she had left.